MIB=Mint In Box??? I'm used to seeing it mean Model In Box when searching
out particular model airplanes, ships, etc.
I too agree that the term mint is terribly abused when it comes to
cameras. I haven't boned up on coin collecting terms but I seem to recall
that in that hobby Mint is not the highest quality. I think Proof is,
which, to me, would equate to new in box, NEVER mounted on a body and
probably obtained direct from the factory. I think the description
Brilliant Uncirculated comes after Proof. Heaven
help us if we see a Proof, BU or BUC camera or lens.
Gary
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Date: Wed, 21 May 2003 11:27:08 +0100
From: "Jon Mitchell" <jon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: [OM] ABUSE OF THE TERM MINT
Whilst we're on this subject, I have a question for you all. I have seen
the usual abbreviations (NIB = New In Box; LNIB = Like New In Box; etc.) but
one has me puzzled. I've seen a few auctions with "MIB" on them. Too many
auctions for it to be a simple typo. What does this mean ? Is it a special
Wyoming Factory version used in the film "Men In Black" ?!
Anyone else seen this or know what it means ?
Thanks,
Jon
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